Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to decolonizing education, equity, engagement and innovation. We are guided by our vision, Growing Together, the mission that every student experiences a sense of belonging and engages in dynamic learning to reach their potential and build their own future. Our values of Compassion, Dignity, Trust, and Joy guide our daily work and ensure that we honour the unique and distinct identities as well as individualized needs of every student and every staff member at HWDSB.

Proudly serving a community of approximately 50,000 students in the City of Hamilton and surrounding area, HWDSB operates across 80 elementary schools, 13 secondary schools and 2 Adult Learning Centres, in addition to providing support and service to approximately 8,800 staff members. We are continuously striving to support the needs of our diverse community and actively work to foster and maintain a culture of human rights. Cyber and System Security Specialist Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to decolonizing education, equity, engagement and innovation.

We are guided by our vision, Growing Together, the mission that every student experiences a sense of belonging and engages in dynamic learning to reach their potential and build their own future. Our values of Compassion, Dignity, Trust, and Joy guide our daily work and ensure that we honour the unique and distinct identities as well as individualized needs of every student and every staff member at HWDSB. Proudly serving a community of approximately 50,000 students in the City of Hamilton and surrounding area, HWDSB operates across 80 elementary schools, 13 secondary schools and 2 Adult Learning Centres, in addition to providing support and service to approximately 8,800 staff members.

Reporting to the Manager, Infrastructure Services, the successful candidate will lead within the operations and security function in the IIT department, providing guidance and recommend best practices for IT security, training and audits. Evaluating and reporting vulnerabilities to Senior Team for assessment and next steps. Monitoring access management and organize relevant permissions for user accounts.

Monitor environment for data and/or security breaches.



Engaging in ethical hacking to test system security. Enable and disable user accounts along with associated services (email, cloud storage etc). Provide secure workplace for data and communications.

Keep data secure from cyber threats/attacks. Provide knowledge and support on Security systems for door access and video surveillance. Provide cyber safety training and awareness. Monitor cyber threat activity on traffic flowing through firewall.

Mandatory participation in rotational on call 24/7 shift to respond to emergency SOC call outs. Post-secondary diploma/degree in Computer Science or a related field. Minimum 5 years of administration and maintenance experience with Exchange 2010 or newer, Microsoft SQL 2008-12 or newer, Failover Clustering – SQL, Cloud O365 solutions and knowledge of Azure AD.

Microsoft Certified System

Administrator, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), CompTIA Security+, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA), GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC).

Experience using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager and Microsoft Windows Deployment Services.

Experience supporting virtualized environment using VMWare and conducting performance/security analyses. Working technical knowledge of system vulnerability scanning and remediation. Analytical and detail oriented when dealing with technical support issues.

Knowledge of viruses, malware, and other forms of cyber attack. Expertise in using encryption tools, such as passwords and digital certificates. Proven experience resolving complex customer issues. Some requirements to work evening hours when required based on system needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest in the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board.

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Equity, Inclusion, and Indigeneity Statement Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB)



is committed to building inclusive learning and working environments where students see themselves reflected in the curriculum, staff population, physical surroundings and the broader community. HWDSB's mission is to empower students to learn and grow to their full potential in a diverse world. Guided by this mission, HWDSB strives to build a workforce that embodies the values of human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion, while reflecting and welcoming the diverse and distinct identities, experiences and needs of our students and our communities.

HWDSB Seeks Qualified Candidates Who Share Our Commitment To Equity And Inclusion, And Who Will Contribute To The Vision Of Creating Inclusive And Equitable Outcomes.

Indigenous

Peoples (e.g., Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin (e.g., Black and racialized communities, immigrant communities, etc.). Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities. Persons who identify as women.

As part of HWDSB's commitment to employment equity and removing barriers to groups that have faced and continue to face barriers in employment, we invite all applicants to complete a voluntary questionnaire that collects identity-based information. We respect the longstanding relationships with the local Indigenous communities, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Six Nations of the Grand River. The information collected on this form is used to monitor HWDSB's progress toward our equity goals including our commitment to diversity in HWDSB recruitment and hiring practices.

We are committed to the security and confidentiality of information under our control, and to the protection of privacy with respect to personal and confidential information that is collected, used, disclosed and retained in the system . Information on this form is collected pursuant to (Ministry of Education) and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act . The Research and Analytics Department will use aggregate data from all the forms (not individual data) for internal reporting.

Their access and use of the data is governed by MFIPPA and .

📌 IT Cyber Security Analyst (Canada)
🏢 Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB)
📍 Canada